Beernews Podcasts

(NSFW) In the second episode of this season, Ed, Nate, and Chris kick things off with a splash of significant beer news. They shine a spotlight on some substantial acquisitions orchestrated by a relatively lesser-known player in the industry, Tilray, a Canadian-based cannabis product company. Tilray's acquisition spree extends to a slice of AB/InBe…

(NSFW) In the inaugural episode of Season 2, Ed, Nate, and Chris embark on a flavorful journey as they savor their last sips of the illustrious Dirty Hop Water Series, aptly named "This is the End" by AZ Wilderness Brewing. This hazy IPA boasts a single hop variety, the illustrious Wai-iti. As they sip and savor, they find themselves awash in nosta…

(NSFW) On this exhilarating installment of Road Sodas, your hosts Ed and Chris share the airwaves with the esteemed Patron Supporter, Zach D. With the recent unveiling of Phoenix Magazine's illustrious 2023 Best of Edition, our trio takes the plunge into the crème de la crème offerings nestled within the vibrant heart of Phoenix and its sprawling V…

(NSFW) Prepare your stash of tissues, as it's time to reach for those tear-jerking moments. Welcome to the Culmination of Season 1 of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast. Over the course of this dual installment, Ed, Chris, and Nate convene with Jeff to delve into a medley of cherished episodes. Amidst these discussions, they unveil the concealed intricaci…

(NSFW) Prepare your stash of tissues, as it's time to reach for those tear-jerking moments. Welcome to the Culmination of Season 1 of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast. Over the course of this dual installment, Ed, Chris, and Nate convene with Jeff to delve into a medley of cherished episodes. Amidst these discussions, they unveil the concealed intricaci…

(NSFW) In this rebroadcast of a Patron Exclusive episode Ed and Chris go through the gambit of several Pumpkin Spice beers so you don't have too. They range from not so bad to down right drain pours. They laugh, they cry, and most likely have a little throw up in their mouths, all for you. So remember this holiday season, not all Pumpkin Spice thin…

(NSFW) Ed and Chris reunite with the ever-friendly Andrew Bauman, Deputy Director of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild, to delve into the exciting updates on Flagstaff's Real, Wild and Woodsy craft beer festival. They reminisce about their previous chat before the Strong Beer Festival and eagerly discuss their enjoyable experience at the new location. And…

(NSFW) This week, join Nate and Chris as they venture to Divided Vine for an unforgettable IPA tasting session with Ed. It all started when Ed insisted they try a particular IPA on draft, leading to an impromptu gathering. As they arrived, they couldn't help but be captivated by the impressive selection of IPAs available. Thus, an IPA Showdown ensu…

(NSFW) In this episode of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, join Nate, Chris, and Ed as they embark on a thrilling adventure in "Crafting Adventures and Ales: An Interview with Jordan Gregory." Gather 'round as they sit down with Jordan Gregory, a long-time friend of the show, who is no stranger to living the adventure lifestyle and exploring the world …

(NSFW) Join Ed, Chris, and Nate at Divided Vine in this episode for a Pure Project tap takeover. They chat with owners Jeff and Clayton about their craft beer versus wine philosophy. The guys then get to fanboy with Pure Project's territory manager, Mike Czech. They ask burning questions about Pure Project and the San Diego craft beer scene. They e…

(NSFW) In this episode, the Hoppy Craftsmen are on location at Patent 139, one of Chandler's newest breweries. They sit down with the owner, Tim Hass, and chat about how his family legacy helped shape his path to opening Patent 139 Brewing. Of course, they put him through the rapid round, which, as always, wasn't so rapid. The guys then delve into …

(NSFW) In this episode of the Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, Ed and Chris surprise you with a mystery episode: their AZ weekend guide to craft beer! With Prime Time in Arizona happening soon, they wanted to share their favorite breweries and beers that you should try if you're only in town for a weekend. Ed is tired of the random top ten beers that peopl…

(NSFW) Ed and Chris share their experience of the AZ Strong Beer Fest 2023, held at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. They highlight the festival's positive aspects, including VIP early ticket pickup, spaciousness of the festival grounds, the great turnout, and the perfect weather. The duo also interviews breweries, who share their thoughts on th…

(NSFW) On this episode of The Hoppy Craftsmen podcast, the hosts sit down with Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Deputy Director Andrew Bauman to discuss the upcoming Arizona Strong Beerfest 2023. First, Andrew undergoes the Rapid Round to get to know him better. Later, the conversation turns to Subaru cars and the beers Andrew has brought to share. Not …

(NSFW) Ed, Nate and Chris sit down at one of their favorite places to chill in the Valley Trevor's Liquor in Tempe. They recap the 2022 AZ Craft Beer Awards that happened in Oct. They talk about the location, who was there, and who won what awards. Some big upsets in some of the more popular categories. Nate and Ed talk about beers at the Coyote's …

(NSFW) Ed, Nate and Chris sit down at one of their favorite places to chill in the Valley Trevor's Liquor in Tempe. They recap the 2022 Real, Wild, and Woody Festival that happened back in Aug. They talk about the new location, who was there, and what things didn't quite hit the mark for this years RWW festival. Then we get to hear the interviews a…

(NSFW) The guys sit down with Dave Walker (different Dave Walker) General Manager for Fate Brewing in Scottsdale. We talk about the what a general manager does and of course we have to put Dave through the infamous "Rapid Round"! We get the inside scope on the new Fate location in Phoenix. Then we get to the real reason we are here. Fate's Inaugura…

(NSFW) Once again back at the offices of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild to talk to the Executive Director Rob Fullmer and newly appointed Deputy Director Andrew Bauman. We talk about the much anticipated Real Wild and Woody 2022 indoor festival. This year happening a Bell Bank Park, the same site that this years Strong Beer Festival was at as well. But…

(NSFW) The episode the guys are all back together! Chris, Ed, and Nate sit down and catch up on what's been going on in the craft beer world. First and foremost, the addition of another Wren House Brewing location called Wren Südhalle or South Hall. They slip into food podcast for a minute and talk about what kinds of foods they should serve with t…

(NSFW) This episode an old friend of the show, and former AZ Wilderness Head Brewer Chase Saraiva stops by the studio. The guys reminisce about the first time Chase was on the show. They rehash old inside jokes and create a bunch more. Chase brings a lager to share with the guys. Ed quickly indoctrinates Chase into the Hoppy Lager Bois lifestyle cl…

(NSFW) On this episode of Road Sodas Ed and Chris sit down and try a new brew and go over some old news again. This week the new brew was given to them by Ad Astra Brewing Company to try and give their honest opinion on it. For those that have heard the show before, know that they are nothing but honest when it comes to brew reviews. They go over t…

(NSFW) This week Nate, Ed, and Chris all head up to Wren House Brewing's latest addition The Prairie Patio. Which, weather permitting, serves up delicious beers on their rustic patio with incredible views of the surrounding Prescott Air Park area. They sit down with their old friend, and head brewer Luke Wortendyke aka Cool Hand Dub. They sip on so…

(NSFW) This episode Chris and Ed dive into the all new location of the AZ Strong Beer Fest with special guest Terence Hallows. First time attendee of AZ Strong Beer Fest and official/unofficial videographer of the show. They break done the things that they loved, hated, and everything in-between about the new location of one of Arizona's biggest an…

(NSFW) Chris and Ed finally get to go somewhere! The now infamous Trevor's Liquor that Chris is always talking about. Side note: Ed loves it now too. But, they get to talk to craft beer aficionado and buyer for Trevor's, Aaron Heyman. They are also joined on the show by Ryan... Ryan Sandlin of Dark Sky Brewing. Who just show happens to be in town f…

(NSFW) In this episode of Road Sodas it's a rare Chris-less show, but he still manages to tell a bad joke. Ed takes on the hosting duties solo but he isn't alone. Greg From Cöld Brüe Pödcast made the hour-long drive to the studio to give his first hand account of the Copper State beer Festival, but first he's put through the “not so rapid” round. T…

(NSFW) In this episode the Hoppy Craftsmen recap Old News in the New Year. Chris gets tricked into drinking a Lager while Ed brings up old news and the death of the Teku? Nate brings a beer from Jester King with instructions to share it with friend of the show John Rowley, instead it was drunk in his honor. Texas must think Arizona and New Mexico a…

(NSFW) In this episode Ed and Chris pound through a few local and national Oktoberfest style beers to find Das Beste Bier. Ranging from previous official style Märzen to the current Fest Bier and everything in-between. The guys struggle to peal the labels that Trevor's put on their cans. And like always, to pronounce anything correctly. Chris gets …

(NSFW) Ed, Chris, and Nate get to sit down and share a beer with the Director AZ Craft Brewers Guild Rob Fullmer on this episode of Road Sodas. Since its been so long since they have chatted. They catch up on what has been happening in the world of Arizona craft beer, what festivals look like currently, what beers we are drinking, and what the worl…

(NSFW) In this episode Chris and Ed are joined by patron supporter and fellow geek/nerd Zach Dominguez. For the first time in a long time the Hoppy Craftsmen go venturing out into the wild and land in one of Mesa's newest hidden gems. The Silver Key Lounge! Where they have all the things we enjoy. Namely craft beer and a grip ton of board games. We…

(NSFW) This week Ed and Chris put their lexicon of descriptors to the test in a game Ed likes to call, Bloated Not Buzzed. As they blindly pound through twelve beers that are either low calorie or are considered non-alcoholic. The beers themselves run the gambit of local, regional, and national brands. As it is with most things in life, this seemed…

(NSFW) The week Chris and Ed get rebuked by Stone Brewing's Punishment Ale. Since, the releases of the show have been slim to say the least. They (Mostly Chris) felt the need to inflict some pain on themselves as punishment for this. And what better way then to throw back some 2015 Punishment Ale from Stone Brewing. They talk about a new hip beer f…

(NSFW) In this weeks Road Sodas episode, The Hoppy Craftsmen go over Phoenix New Time's Best of 2020. A few of the places we love made the list, and was pumped to see them get some recognition. Next, Instagram keeps promoting some strange investment opportunity, the guys dig deeper into what that is. For once Ed and Chris are fan boy'n out to some …

(NSFW) In this weeks Road Sodas episode, The Hoppy Craftsmen go over Phoenix New Time's Best of 2020. A few of the places we love made the list, and was pumped to see them get some recognition. Next, Instagram keeps promoting some strange investment opportunity, the guys dig deeper into what that is. For once Ed and Chris are fan boy'n out to some …

(NSFW) The guys catch on some more local news. Probably some other national news, and possibly some regional news as well. I'm sure there is some mention of an odd beer that has been produced. The notable Rowley Farmhouse is mentioned since their head brewer Wes has took a job some where else. Chris tries and old favor tire that turns out to be not…

(NSFW) The guys are back with this weeks road soda's episode. They talk about what shouldn't be in a beer. Including two newly released beers, one of them is a mustard beer. Sorry for all the puking sounds in the background, they couldn't help themselves. They go over the recent announcement of Stone Brewing's current CEO leaving and what that mean…

(NSFW) Road Sodas Return! After a little hiatus the guys are back. Ed recently braved leaving his house for a road trip to California. He hit up multiple breweries, and was able to see how they are handling social distancing compared to Arizona. He was lucky enough to be staying close to Russian River and was able to bring back for the rest of the …

(NSFW) Warning this is not a drill! The Craftsmen have Wes from Rowley Farmhouse Ales on the show. Then mysteriously it gets Zoom Hi-Jacked! Some man calling himself John shows up and crashes the party. Listen to the show and if this man sounds like some one you know please send us an email. Though, Ed, Nate, and Chris were still able to talk to We…

(NSFW) In this this weeks remote Road Sodas episode the guys talk about current events in Arizona, how some of the laws should be kept this way for beer and craft drink deliveries. There was a recent article on what beers to drink while watching the Top 10 trending shows on Netflix. The Craftsmen weren't impressed with it. So they created our own! …

(NSFW) We dig deep into our inner nerd and decide that we are going to drink electronically with each other. In this new easy to consume format, we call Road Sodas, we hope to get episodes out weekly. It will mostly be just updates and our thoughts on the state of Arizona Craft Beer. Which isn't much different than our standard format, just hopeful…

By Hoppy Craftsmen Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

By Hoppy Craftsmen Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

By Hoppy Craftsmen Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

By Hoppy Craftsmen Arizona Craft Beer Podcast

(NSFW) In this end of year episode Ed and Chris go over a lot of local happenings. One bit of news hits home pretty hard for Chris. But at the same time is a glimpse of hope for friends of the show. They cover not one but two different AZ centered beer books that have been released. The latest brewery openings in Phoenix and around the valley. They…

(NSFW) We mention Rowley Farmouse Ales on almost every episode. So its a little surprising that It's been nearly two years since we've had John Rowley on the show and A LOT has happened since then. A feature on Diners Drive-in and Dives and multiple medals from the Great American Beer Festival are just a few of the highlights we talk about when we …

(NSFW) Ed and Chris spend some time figuring out the new gear that our patrons helped buy us. So big thanks to them for sure. They do this in the newly formed HCPC Lab Studio. We go over the band that gave us the music your hear and how it holds to true to us. They deep into a few Goldwater beers, and choke down an amazing pickle lager from Chris' …

(NSFW) After savoring a culinary journey, Chris and Eddie swing back to Pedal Haus, where the comforting embrace of beer awaits. Joining them in this episode are the dynamic duo, owner Julian and the alchemical brewmaster known as "Doc." Hold onto your seats, folks, because this episode's rapid-fire round is about to break land-speed records, and t…

(NSFW) In this special foodie episode Ed and Chris talk about if they can keep their lowbrow status when they keep getting invited to VIP Beer Media Beer Pairing dinners. The sit down at The Shop Beer Co patio to recap the evening and what they liked about the dinner. A special thanks to Pedal Haus Brewery inviting the Craftsmen to come hang out. W…

(NSFW) It is hard to believe that another year has gone by and another Real Wild and Woody is upon us. Ed and Chris sit down and go over the good, the bad, and oh man did Matt from BRI just break up a fight! That and more is part of our amazing time we had a Real Wild And Woody 2019. Listen in and figure out if you are Real? Wild? or Woody? Our Gue…

(NSFW) Once again back at the offices of the AZ Craft Brewers Guild to talk to the Executive Director Rob Fullmer. We talk about the much anticipated Real Wild and Woody 2019 indoor festival. A oasis in the sweltering heat of the Arizona Summer. We wax over the awesome and growing craft beer community we have here in Arizona. We put Rob through the…